September 30, 2026

Smokey House Center reports botanical research results

Forest farming, also called agroforestry, is gaining greater recognition in New England, in part due to initiatives such as the Northeast Forest Farmers Coalition (NFFC) and in part due to the many benets associated with its practices.

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Pardon Ewe excels at showing sheep

by Deborah Jeanne Post

September 30, 2026

Located on Belcher Road in Bloomfield, NY, Pardon Ewe Farm raised some excellent sheep this year. Owned by Courtney Owens, an EMT, and Alyssa Boyea, a...

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Follow the money: Grant & loan funding

by Andy Haman

September 30, 2026

“Grants can address specific projects or challenges for your farm or food business. These funds are not ‘free.’ They often come with requirements. It’...

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Horse Tales: Ancestral journey to Ireland: Learning my ancestors raised historical cattle

Horse Tales A9

September 30, 2026

This Horse Tales column will be a bit different, as it’s more about cattle than horses. We’ve just returned from an unforgettable adventure in Ireland...

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Crop Comments: More money spent on lime may mean less spent on equipment repairs

tecnavia

September 30, 2026

Let’s flash back to 1966 and our family’s Greene County, NY, hillside farm where my dad wanted to purchase a new tractor. He was told he should expect...